World Cup 2022: ‘I am very afraid’, says Qatari transgender woman
Craig TaylorShahd says authorities told her to remove breast tissue that grew after she began taking oestrogen. BBC News – Middle East
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World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV
It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise. BBC News – Middle East
Five Palestinian men killed in West Bank violence
Four men died in clashes with Israeli troops, while a fifth was shot after running over a soldier. BBC News – Middle East
Netanyahu signs Israel coalition deal with anti-LGBT Noam party
Israel’s PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader. BBC News – Middle East
World Cup 2022: Streaming service blocked in Saudi Arabia
Fans in Saudi Arabia have been unable to watch all of the World Cup after a streaming service was blocked by the country’s government. BBC News – Middle East
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition
Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister. BBC News – Middle East